Are you ready to take your Red Dead Redemption 2 camp to the next level? The Van der Linde Gang’s camp is not just a place to rest your weary head. It’s a haven where dreams are kept alive, where camaraderie flourishes, and where you can find a range of services to make Arthur’s life easier. In this guide, we will explore the camp upgrades available and how they can enhance your gaming experience.
Camp Overview
The camp serves as your main base of operations in Red Dead Redemption 2. It’s here that you’ll find the Van der Linde Gang members who can initiate story missions and provide valuable insights into their individual stories. The camp’s location changes at the start of each chapter, but the facilities remain constant. This means that any upgrades you purchase will remain available even after the camp moves.
You can also enjoy various mini-games in the camp, although they may not always be accessible. If you’re in the mood for some five-finger-fillet or dominoes, wait for the gang to celebrate the return of a member. These festivities offer the perfect opportunity to indulge in some gaming fun.
How to Upgrade the Camp
To upgrade your camp, you’ll need to access the ledger near the Gang’s money box. Upgrades are purchased using the Gang’s money, so be sure to make generous donations before splurging. You can also donate items, which will automatically be converted into money.
Lodging Upgrades
Lodging upgrades are crucial as they unlock essential features and increase the amount of money donated by other gang members. There are three lodging upgrades available:
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Lodging Tier 2: This upgrade costs $220 and increases donations from gang members.
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Lodging Tier 3: For $325, you can unlock fast travel, allowing you to reach select locations on the map instantly.
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Lodging Tier 4: This final upgrade costs $300 and further increases donations from gang members while reducing the consumption rate of supplies.
Arthur’s Wagon
Arthur’s wagon serves as a resting place where you can groom yourself, read letters, access your wardrobe, and change outfits carried on your horse. It can also be upgraded to enhance your ammunition selection. Here are the three upgrades available for Arthur’s wagon:
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Improve Our Offense: For $60, this upgrade adds repeater ammo and arrows to your arsenal.
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Some Real Firepower: This $90 upgrade includes throwing knives, shotgun ammo, and rifle ammo.
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Let’s Have Some Fun: Invest $110 to unlock fire bottles and high-velocity repeater ammo, among the most potent options for repeaters.
Pearson’s Wagon
Pearson, the camp cook, offers more than just delicious meals. He can craft cosmetic upgrades for the camp using specific items. Here are the three upgrades available for Pearson’s wagon:
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Less Bland: For $30, this upgrade adds fresh fruit and basic canned goods to Pearson’s wagon.
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Some Real Variety: Invest $45 to access chewing tobacco and premium canned goods.
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Treat Ourselves: For $55, enjoy cocaine chewing gum and assorted sweets.
Additionally, you can purchase the Leather Working Tools for $225, enabling Pearson to craft Satchel upgrades.
Strauss’ Wagon
Strauss, the camp’s doctor and bookkeeper, offers tonics and other items near his wagon. Enhance his services with the following upgrades:
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Sharpen The Senses: For $30, this upgrade adds Snake Oil and Potent Bitters to Strauss’ selection.
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Something With Kick: A $50 investment unlocks Tonics and Premium Liquor.
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The Good Stuff: Spend $75 to gain access to Potent Health Cures and more tonics.
“Other” Upgrades
Several upgrades provide additional benefits to the camp. These include:
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Chicken Coop: Invest $175 to improve Pearson’s stew, increase healing power, and boost Dead Eye.
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Horse Station: Spend $300 to expand the number of hitching posts for horses, allowing you to bring more horses to camp and recall your main horse from anywhere on the map.
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Camp Boat: Available for $360 in Chapter 3, this upgrade makes transportation and fishing more accessible.
Cosmetic Upgrades
If you’re a stickler for aesthetics, Pearson can craft various cosmetic upgrades for the camp using specific items. These upgrades are purely decorative and do not add any new features. Be sure to purchase the Leather Working Tools to unlock these options. Here are some of the available upgrades:
- Alligator Skull
- Big Horn Ram Skull
- Cougar Pelt Covered Chest
- Boar Skin Table Cover
- Ox Hide Rug
- Boar Skin Rug
- Pronghorn Leather Table Tops
- Pronghorn Skull
- Moose Antlers
- Wolf Skull
- Snake Skin Banjo Head
- Campfire Seat Cover
- Campfire Log Seat Cover
- Cow Hide Ground Cover
- Scout Fire Ground Cover
- Elk Antlers
- Hanging Bones
- Buck Skull
- Fur Horse Blankets
Upgrade your camp with these cosmetic options to create a unique atmosphere.
Now that you know all about the camp upgrades available in Red Dead Redemption 2, it’s time to start earning money and transforming your camp into a haven of comfort and style. Happy gaming!
Original article and images sourced from RDR2.org.
